Name: Trauma Informed Weightlifting With Natalie and Chris
Start: 2025-10-12T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-12T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Hamlet Court Road - Westcliff-on-Sea

Trauma Informed Weightlifting With Natalie and Chris

About the event
Strength training has many benefits for mental health and for trauma recovery when approached with care. This two-hour workshop combines taught content with guided coaching to help you explore the healing aspects of weightlifting in a safe, inclusive, and empowering way.
What to expect:
Learn what 'trauma-informed' means and why it matters in weightlifting/strength training.
Explore how trauma impacts the brain, body and nervous system, and how movement can support regulation and resilience.
Identify common barriers to accessing weightlifting and discover the ingredients for more inclusive training spaces.
Engage in trauma-informed coaching and training methods that are respectful of individual tolerance without sacrificing effectiveness.
Explore trauma-informed practice in a safe and inclusive community environment.